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ID:12029 - Exploit for Use-after-free in Linux kernel - CVE-2023-3390
ID:12029 - Exploit for Use-after-free in Linux kernel - CVE-2023-3390
Published: October 24, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU78007
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-3390
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within net/netfilter/nf_tables_api.c in the Linux kernel netfilter subsystem. A local user can trigger a use-after-fee error and escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.